Mavic Air?

actionjack · Nov 16, 2018

Hello been awhile
I am a licensed 107 spark pilot. My spark has been good to me. Been to many places around the world and gets used regularly in my inspection business. I’m think I’m moving up to a Mavic Air but looking for specific direction and general feedback.

Is the folded MA similar in size or smaller than the Spark?

My Spark is a bit wonky with video feed and sig interference. Is the MA the same or any better?

Thanks in advance
Jack

msinger · Nov 16, 2018

actionjack said:
Is the folded MA similar in size or smaller than the Spark?

actionjack · Nov 16, 2018

Thanks. Perfect. Ah. I was hoping the MA was smaller folded up.

Andre Levite · Nov 17, 2018

I improved signal and reduced interference with parabolic antenna booster and OTG cable. Only costs about $20 combined.

My smart watch was big source of interference. Try turning yours off if you wear one

Moore887 · Dec 5, 2018

Andre Levite said:
I improved signal and reduced interference with parabolic antenna booster and OTG cable. Only costs about $20 combined.

My smart watch was big source of interference. Try turning yours off if you wear one

I just put up a post asking about my sudden signal loss between my remote and phone. I just got a new galaxy watch yesterday! I might have stumbled upon the solution. Just need to figure out how to turn off the watch or put it into plane mode!

Andre Levite · Dec 5, 2018

Moore887 said:
I just put up a post asking about my sudden signal loss between my remote and phone. I just got a new galaxy watch yesterday! I might have stumbled upon the solution. Just need to figure out how to turn off the watch or put it into plane mode!

For best results you must turn smart watch OFF completely and also turn OFF Bluetooth antenna on smart phone.

They are common and often overlooked sources of RF interference.

Glad I was able to help!

Moore887 · Dec 6, 2018

Turning off the bluetooth on the phone was key here. It solved the problem completely. Even with the watch on airplane mode, the drone still wasn't operating properly. With the bluetooth turned off on the phone. It was fine. Oddly enough, i never had that problem before I installed the software for the samsung galaxy watch. I wonder has it amped up the bluetooth in someway?

Northwood Mediaworks · Dec 6, 2018

no Ocusync with the MA... unless size matters (ask the wife

) I would go up to a MP or MP2

actionjack · Dec 14, 2018

Size does matter here. I love the small size of the Spark. I want the MA for the small size, better signal, and speed. Needs to keep up with sleds at trail speed. Sparky cannot. Fitting in same place as spark on sled is nearly most important to me.

I do not want a drone the makes me turn off my smart watch. What a pain.

actionjack · Dec 20, 2018

Moore887 said:
Turning off the bluetooth on the phone was key here. It solved the problem completely. Even with the watch on airplane mode, the drone still wasn't operating properly. With the bluetooth turned off on the phone. It was fine. Oddly enough, i never had that problem before I installed the software for the samsung galaxy watch. I wonder has it amped up the bluetooth in someway?

Hey I was gonna thank you for this post as I turned of BT on my phone and Sparky was like brand new with a great video connection and no perceptible video lag. Yay! Well I couldn't get my phone paired with my truck again for most of the day. Uhhg.